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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 286.01 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 286.01 and 154.09 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 286.01 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/286.01 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 286.01 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 44,070.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,070.70/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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